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<p>Highly qualified students entering the Computer Science or Software Engineering program may request to undertake their studies in the co-op format. Its content is identical to that of the regular program, but co-op students alternate work terms and study terms. Work experience, sample job descriptions and academic specifics are given here: </p>
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<p>Work-term opportunities range from a variety of industrial, government, and consulting organizations in and out of town. Students are encouraged to choose placement in both public and private sectors, and to mix office experience with site work. </p>
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<li>The educational institution, through liaison with the industrial, business and government communities, can ensure that its curriculum is relevant and that its graduates achieve a high level of focused academic and professional competence. </li>
<li>The employer gains a highly motivated worker with good general skills and can evaluate students for potential permanent employment. In addition, the employer can become a partner to ensure an education system responsive to a changing economy and marketplace. </li>
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<p><strong>Q. </strong> What is the co-op format?<br />
<strong>A. </strong> In the co-op format, students alternate study terms with paid work terms, thus gaining practical experience and contact with potential employers.<br />
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<strong>Q. </strong> How are candidates selected for Co-op?<br />	    
<strong>A. </strong> Students who have and maintain an average approximately 10% above their class are interviewed by the Institute for possible admission into the co-op format of our programs.<br />
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<strong>Q. </strong> When are students available for work terms?<br />
<strong>A. </strong> In every term, there are some co-op students who leave school for work. Work terms last between twelve to sixteen weeks beginning in September, January and May.<br />
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<strong>A. </strong> Co-op students can normally complete the program in 3 years for Computer Science programs, and in 4 years for the Software engineering Program.<br />	    
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<strong>Q. </strong> How do students and employers find each other?<br />	    
<strong>A. </strong> Both groups have access to on-line, automated system that facilitates job posting, interview scheduling, viewing CV's and academic history.</p>

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